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IMG expands Focus

IMG, the biggest producer of shows at New York Fashion Week, is expanding Focus, a full-service creative and production agency. The news was first reported by WWD. The goal of Focus is to create original events and bring bespoke brands to life. To that end, clients will be offered access to top fashion events, have access to IMG's roster of top...

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Karen Millen signs partnership with IMG to extend product offer

London - High street fashion label Karen Millen has signed a new partnership with IMG, who will become the retailer’s first exclusive worldwide licensing representative in a multi-year deal. “Our partnership with IMG marks the start of a new journey for Karen Millen and our customers, which will see us translate our distinctive design and...

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Maye Musk: It model at 69 -- oh, and mother of Elon

The modeling world is often accused of worshipping at the fountain of youth, but at the grand old age of 69, Maye Musk, mother of Elon, is having a moment. Mother of three and grandmother of 10, the silver-haired siren with luminous skin, who frequently breaks into laughter, is walking tall alongside a bevy of younger models at New York Fashion...

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IMG to sell socially conscious t-shirts for NYFW

IMG will once again be presenting The Shop @ NYFW: The Shows. The pop-up will be open at 859 Washington Street. They have partnered with WME/IMG's philanthropic arm, UNICEF, to present socially conscious t-shirts from eight designers. #MODELCITIZENS Run The World. ???? #ModelPrep10 premieres @nyfw x @unicefusa's limited edition #ModelCitizen...

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IMG unveils list of designers for NYFW: First Stage

In an effort to support emerging international designers, IMG is hosting First Stage at The Dream Hotel for this upcoming New York Fashion Week. New York Fashion Week: First Stage will take place from September 7 to 10. The designers will be presenting women's, men's, accessories and children's collections. For womenswear the designers are Bella...

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IMG signs first hijab-wearing model

London - The fashion industry appears to be moving towards a more inclusive platform as diversity is a top priority for brands and businesses. While there is much groundbreaking work to be done, yesterday's announcement that IMG confirmed it is representing its first hijab-wearing model, is a tiny shift in the right direction. Halima Aden, from...

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New York Fashion Week to change venues once more

London - Change is always a foot in the fashion industry, but New York Fashion Week seems to be making something of a habit out of swapping venues as the bi-annual event is set move location once more. As of next season, New York Fashion Week new hub will relocate further downtown to Skylight Clarkson Square at 550 Washington Street, reports...

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Top model agencies fined in France for price fixing

Some of the world's top modelling agencies were hit Thursday with a 2.4 million euro fine (2.7 million US dollars ) for price fixing by French competition authorities. Elite, IMG and Next -- who have some of the biggest catwalk stars including Gigi Hadid, Kate Moss and Karlie Kloss on their books -- actively "distorted the basis for commercial...

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Top model agencies fined in France for price fixing

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Etihad Airways to sponsor global fashion week events

London - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has signed a new global agreement with WME-IMG to become a “major long-term partner” to the fashion industry, by agreeing to sponsor 17 fashion week events around the world annually. Claimed as a world’s first multinational, multi-year airline sponsorship supporting the fashion industry,...

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Fidelity invests in WME-IMG

Fidelity Management and Research Company, one of the world’s largest mutual fund companies, has invested 55 million dollars in talent, sports and fashion agency WME-IMG, which runs fashion week’s across the world including in New York, Berlin, Australia and Istanbul. Fidelity now joins SoftBank and Silver Lake as the agency’s strategic partners....

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WME/IMG gets 250 million dollar investor

SoftBank Group of Japan has announced they are investing 250 million dollars in WME/IMG. They join Silver Lake as strategic investors in the company. The investment will help WME/IMG further global expansion through new acquisitions and joint ventures. “Ari [Emanuel], Patrick [Whitesell] and the rest of the WME/IMG’s talented management team...